Newsletter - October

Market Updates

• Natural Gas and Propane are experiencing seven-year record highs, IHS Markit Ltd. Reports potential propane “Armageddon” on high prices & dearth supply

• Chinese chemical manufacturers experienced unprecedented power cuts as government strives to meet energy targets (consumption and intensity)

• Shipping bottlenecks, “containergeddon,” labor and driver shortages, Covid-related closures contribute to higher shipping costs and inflation

• Demand is still very strong, satisfying it despite the obstacles of rising costs and limited supply remain the focus.

CASE Newsletter - October

Madhu’s synthetic amorphous precipitated silicas for low gloss matted coatings and inks

Madhu’s synthetic amorphous precipitated silicas for low gloss matted coatings and inks.

The Polysil and MFIL silica matting agents offer:

• Organic surface treatments as well as untreated choices
• Efficient matting effect at low load levels
• Cost effective alternatives to popular products
• Easy dispersing with tight particle size distribution
• Range of particle sizes providing flexibility and best fit for each system

Madhu Silica Pvt. Ltd is India’s largest manufacturer of precipitated silica. Combining Madhu’s manufacturing prowess with Barentz’s powerful distribution capabilities provides North American customers a great choice for popular silica based matting agents.

For more info call your Barentz Account Manager today at 440-937-1000, marketing@barentz.us

Madhu Product Info

CASE Newsletter - October

Innospec's GEMTEX 691-40, Sodium Dicyclohexyl Sulfosuccinate Surfactant

Innospec is one of the largest suppliers of Sulfosuccin(am)ate surfactants which are used in a wide range of industries from emulsion polymer (EP) synthesis, paints, over print varnishes (OPV), inks, adhesives, agrochemicals, plastics and many more.

GEMTEX 691-40, Sodium Dicyclohexyl Sulfosuccinate, CAS# 23386-52-9 is used in a wide variety of emulsion and suspension polymerization as the primary emulsifier. It produces latexes with low coagulum, small particle sizes and narrow particle size distribution. In paint and adhesive formulations, they can be used to lower surface tension, improve flow and leveling characteristics. Sulphosuccinate surfactants have been used in waterborne formulations to ensure adequate wettability by the overprint varnish over fresh offset ink.

Innospec & Barentz have you covered with a wide range of products for your emulsion polymer needs:

• EMPIMIN® MA80 - Sodium Dihexyl Sulfosuccinate in ethanol/water
• EMPIMIN® AMI/P – Sodium Diamyl Sulfosuccinate in propylene ylycol
• EMPIMIN® OT Series – Sodium Dioctyl Sulfosuccinate in ethanol/water
• EMPIMIN® OP Series – Sodium Dioctyl Sulfosuccinate in propylene glycol/water
• EMPIMIN® TR70 – Sodium Bistridecyl Sulfosuccinate in ethanol/water
• EMPIMIN® ID-65 - Sodium Di-Isodecyl sulfosuccinate in isopropanol/water

Explore the full Innospec range of Diester Sulfosuccinates as well as their Monoester Sulfosuccinates and Sulfosuccinamates and contact your Barentz Account Manager at 440-937-1000 or marketing@barentz.us.

Innospec Product Info

CASE Newsletter - October

VESTOPLAST Amorphous poly-alpha-olefins (APAOs)

With Evonik's VESTOPLAST amorphous poly-alpha-olefins, Evonik offers a broad range of co- and terpolymers of ethylene, propylene and 1-butene as raw material for hot melt adhesives and various other applications:

• Excellent adhesion and hot tack properties
• Adhesion to various substrates, especially on polypropylene without pretreatment
• Good cohesion and high thermal stability
• Very good hydrolytic and UV stability
• Low density

VESTOPLAST is a valuable ingredient for a broad range of applications and is one of the major resins used for hot melt adhesives. Typical hot melt applications are wood working, hygiene, packaging, automotive, and textiles. Other applications include bitumen modification, wire & cable, sealants, and mattress construction.

For more info about VESTOPLAST or to request a sample call your Barentz Account Manager today at (440) 937-1000 or visit our website.

Call or email us today 440-937-1000 or marketing@barentz.us

Evonik Product Info

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